The Real Story of Dae Jang-geum 대장금 [History of Korea]

#korea #kdrama #koreanculture #joseon #koreanhistory #history #historyofkorea (episode 38)
Dae Jang-geum 大長今 was the first female royal physician (uinyeo 의녀) documented in Korean history. She lived during the reign of King Jungjong (중종, 中宗 1488-1544) of the Joseon dynasty 조선 朝鮮. She is mentioned 10 times in the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty 조선왕조실록. This in itself is unusual because she is not of royal birth. This video will be about the historical Dae Jang-geum mentionned in these records and not about the mostly fictional TV series of the same name (Jewel in the Palace in English).
What transpires from the historical records, is that King Jungjong was pleased with Jang-geum's medical knowledge and the king trusted her in taking care of him and his family.
First, I will elaborate on the times in which Jang-geum and Jungjong lived. Jungjong became king after his half-brother, Yeonsangun 연산군, 燕山君, was deposed by a group of literati (scholars). Political factions (Sarim 사림 & Hungu 훈구) were strong and made ruling the country rather difficult. Nonetheless, Junjong carried out reforms with the help of Jo Gwang-jo 조광조, 趙光祖 (1482-1520), who would become a very important figure in Joseon’s history. I will discuss Jo Gwang-jo’s attempt at reforms as well as his tragic end.
Then, I will mention all the entries about Dae Jang-geum found in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. We will learn how medical treatment was provided in the royal court and what information was deemed important enough to record for posterity.
Finally, I’ll try to connect the historical Jang-geum to the fictional Jang-geum from the TV series.
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🎬 Recommended viewing:
Dae Jang Geum (2003) aka Jewel in the Palace, MBC, 54 episodes. Starring: Lee Young-ae, Ji Jin-hee, Hong Ri-na, Im Ho
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*Other figures and topics explored in this video: Hyangyak 향약, Third Literati Purge of 1519 기묘사화 己卯士禍, Queen Janggyeong 장경왕후 章敬王后, King Injong 조선 인종 仁宗, Queen Jeonghyeon 정현왕후 貞顯王后, Gyeongyeon 경연, Traditional Korean / Chinese medicine 한약 漢藥, death by drinking poison sasa 사사, Records of King Jungjong 중종실록, 中宗實錄, Three Classics 삼경 三更, Five Classics 오경 五經
0:00 Introduction
2:20 Jungjong & Jo Gwang-jo
5:35 Jang Geum entries
12:19 History meets fiction

[@hernylinantary2779]

I watched this korean drama when i was 12 years old. And it's still be the best historical korean drama of all time. I also remember the original soundtrack, unara unara aju una.....

[@user-be8wu8vz5c]

Oh, you're great. onara onara aju ona....

[@professionalprocrastinator8103]

Me too, I remember binge watching this drama with my mom when I was 10... good times

[@vonn2221]

I remember the first shoot of it, where the mother cooked bean sprout in fire. Still the best culinary korean movie, the food presentation is so good

[@jinjin6797]

😊o my god this is still my favourite drama ..I have seen so many times this drama even I will see it whole life ...I have seen it when I was in 6 class😊😘😘 this show is my heart

[@mtcreations4218]

Dae Jang Geum was the first Kdrama series I ever watched. Dae Jang Geum fascinated me and I wanted to know more about the historical figure. Also, food as medicine made so much sense and I closely watched the food prepared in the drama.

[@ernestotorres6151]

hippocratic

[@pptprojectvideos9581]

I just realized in this video that the Kdrama "Queen for Seven Days" was about the first queen of King Jungjong. And true enough, the producers of Jewel In The Palace did a great job in storytelling on the few records of Jang Geum.

[@charlilolomanaia5021]

Jewel in the palace was my first k-drama that I purely stumbled on by accident. Since then, I've been obsessed with kdramas for the last almost 20 years. I've countless dramas, but Jewel in the Palace will always be my favourite. It was the hook that pulled me in.

[@michellecrocker2485]

I’m wondering if any historians are looking into her and at least forming their theories cuz with what little information we have on her, there’s nothing to suggest she had been a court lady but that means there’s nothing to suggest that she wasn’t

[@user-lv1yb2wu3l]

I dont know what you think about historians of korea, but yes they of course formed some theories about her and more. 😅 The problem is that there's very little information about her. Output of combining of both reliable and unreliable information, and some fantasy is the drama 'Daejangguem'. It feels weird to see people say something about Korean historians. And all they've seen is one or more videos.

[@kimsunoobaragui]

As always great explaining. I was watching the Kdrama and now I have a better understanding of the things that happened.

[@cnordegren]

The show should be rebooted today in the Netflix style with 10 episodes! It would pass Squid Game in popularity and cause Netflix servers to crash! 😉👌

[@gtam95]

As always, a great video! Thank you for your work :)

[@loonytricky]

So nice of you^^

[@michellecrocker2485]

I loved the drama and I love this video. Thank you so much for covering someone so fascinating. I wish we knew more about her past

[@loonytricky]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@sampangrai430]

@@loonytricky hello please explain about Yeon Gaesomun of goguryeo

[@MooseDuckVlogs]

Once again you made a great video....I came across alot of vids regarding Jewel in the Palace. Reading up on her and seeing your video now. Its great to see how this woman even though mention Joson dynasty made her mark. I also want to point out about Jungjong and Jo Gwang-jo......I cannot blame them for putting effort in trying to fix and repair all the damage Yeonsangun has done.....

[@loonytricky]

Thanks for watching!! Yes, Yeonsangun’s reign was quite a disaster… and Jungjong has to try his best in this case. Jo Gwang-jo had the ideas and wisdom but too many at court were not on his side to say the least

[@mstexasg6243]

Jewel in the Palace was what sparked my interest in Korean History.

[@babisotonggg]

Jewel of the Palace remain as the best Korean Drama i ever watched

[@CARL_093]

i remember her from jewel in the palace and he was a great servant of Joseon dynasty she was a great inspiration when i read the real jang geum in the video i was fascinated who really she is and a great motivation for me to work hard in my life nothing is impossible like she did

[@republicadominicana8589]

I remember there's an episode when the queen mother was agitated because she wants jang geum to be concubine of her son after rumors spread the king visited jang geum on clinic, the king was confused by this but also glad because he likes jang geum. If she became king's wife she can no longer practice medicine. Knowing the joseon society was strict especially on women I wonder if jang geum was allowed to be the king's physician and also one of his woman in the palace.

[@lelanijoyocanmelaniebuquej9911]

❤ I love Historical History Story ❤

[@kisungyoon6662]

I have great news. There will be a sequel fo Dae Jang Geum, which is called "Uniyeo Dae Jang Geum"- "Female Physician Great Jang Geum." I am filled with emotions. I am so excited and teary. It probably won't be as big or good as the original, but I remain eager and optimistic.

[@user-hz8ie2le8v]

Hello, I just wanted to point out that the painting of the man in the middle at 0:28, 1:33, 2:58 looks almost exactly like the painting of a Ming Dynasty government official. I'm curious as to why the traditional outfits are so similar to Chinese traditional outfits.

[@andrewpark9841]

Good video. But that’s not a portrait of King Jungjong. Thats a portrait of a Chinese, early Ming Dynasty Official

[@nihad8561]

Amazing drama please friends writing to me name's of Korean dramas after day jo young

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

I wished someone would create a documentary about her and also Florence nightingale (and their comparisons when it comes to their contributions to medical science)

[@loonytricky]

I think there would need to be more primary sources found on Dae Jang-geum to do so…

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

@@loonytricky yeah and I don’t know if comparing both Jang Geum and Florence Nightingale is actually right or wrong to do so (on their knowledge of medical science, their contributions and also their lives) They were my favorite female historical figures than Mother Teresa 🙄

[@junefonseca4578]

Gosh,one was wondering if there was any historical facts about this time in Korean history.One as just finished watching six flying dragons.The turmoil in this drama was to turbulent to not be true in parts.The jewel in the palace,one wanted to really watch, but on u tube it was highly piggly hit and miss.One loves history so much.Western history is good but I'm more interested in asian history.Korean dramas made me wanting to know more about your country.Thank you so much for your research.Be safe Be careful.🙏👍xx

[@loonytricky]

Thanks for watching ^^

[@SAToomy]

I wanna know what happened after the king died is she leave the court or get married to one of the official I really wandered why very awesome person vanished like that it’s like when star actor leave his job and get married and no one know anything about him.

[@loonytricky]

It is not recorded…

[@Clover0528]

I hope in the future there are records that can be found to unfold the history once again what happened to her life.😀

[@loonytricky]

That would be quite interesting indeed!

[@tahibananah2409]

DI REVOLUSION OF THE FOOD AND THE HEALT...

[@kagamisan9952]

It was very good

[@loonytricky]

Thanks for taking the time to watch ^^

[@angloedu5499]

I do hope the fans know, at this time droughts, and periods of starvation were occurring. The peasants resorted to eating dog meat to cure this ailment. It was started by a peasant merchant and his farmer wife. They were Mr. Yi and his North Manchuria wife, Misses. Jang. Drinking the broth was said to enable a human to withstand the humidity and heat.

[@CARL_093]

do not forget Princess Jeongmyeong of jeoson King Geunchog of beakje , dae jo yeong / king go of balhea and Jeong Do Jeon joseon dynasty series bro ur the best

[@loonytricky]

Thanks so much for watching! Yes I'm keeping those two in mind don't you worry ^^

[@elia11277]

我💖看啊！

[@mil-ns3rc]

Was watching this on NTD LOS ANGLES 31-1 ENGLISH SUBTITLES UP TO EPISODE 52 THAN IT WAS TAKEN OFF THE AIR ..DON'T WHAT HAPPENED!!!!

[@loonytricky]

Oh no… there must be a way to watch it streaming

[@SpikeOuu]

I have to mention that the Jungjong's portrait is not your Koreans, but a Chinese official from Ming Danasty. You got it wrong.

[@loonytricky]

Yeah I knew that but there are no portraits of him from the Joseon dynasty era.

[@SpikeOuu]

@@loonytricky So why do you use Chinese portrait of Ming Danasty to mislead others? 🙃

[@user-zc1oj1fn6f]

​@@SpikeOuu This KZbinr is not Korean. Since the Ming Dynasty official's costume does not have a picture of a dragon, we can easily see that he replaced it with other material.

[@SpikeOuu]

@@user-zc1oj1fn6f The motif on the official costume is not dragon😂

[@user-zc1oj1fn6f]

@@SpikeOuu What nonsense? The official costume of the king of Joseon always included pictures of dragons. But, since there is no dragon picture on the Ming official's costume, anyone can easily distinguish them.

[@seohajunfan2228]

Queen of queens women empowerment is every where and many was bringing them down and understimate of their ability queen seondeok to dae jangeum is real

[@batyahartist613]

Totally into films on history of Korean M-F in CC english and wonderful stepping back into time! Love the designing of clothing worn respect of nation ,people, horses fights are so live wonder if and how many get wounded in action. Best ever flick is" Slave Hunters",that flick really show what Slaves go through. Go to NTDtv/live anytime zones East West UK real News!